Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NCCU Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (46 Rentals)

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NCCU, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available NCCU Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the NCCU area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $900. BLU Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable NCCU apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$975
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,056
Lakeside Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,070
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,079
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,095
MAA Research ParkA11BR,1BA$1,098
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NCCU, NC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the NCCU area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value NCCU apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,305 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NCCU apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.21
The ChurchillB12BR,2BA$1.36
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.19
Avon Crossings Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
MAA Research ParkA11BR,1BA$1.37
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.46
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nccu, Durham, NC

Ranked #15

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the NCCU Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NCCU Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in NCCU?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NCCU is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in NCCU?

The cheapest apartment in NCCU is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in NCCU costs $2,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in NCCU?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 267 regular apartments in NCCU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in NCCU?

Cheap apartments in NCCU have an average cost of $985 which is $1,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NCCU.

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